A Winter's Madcap Escapade

A fugitive stranger with a shrouded past. Is she who she claims to be?

The runaway hiding in Lord Dymond's coach pitchforks him into chaos when he decides to protect young Apple from her own folly.
How does the mysterious trust fit into her story? Will her mercenary guardians catch them up before the truth can be unravelled? Is the enigmatic lawyer Vergette a help or a hindrance?
Bow Street and an emerging ancient scandal promise disaster. Can Alex keep his protégée safe without compromising either of their futures?